Latest News
« Previous EntriesSpartans v Pollok - Match Photos
Monday, October 6th, 2008 A great selection of photos from Saturday’s match against Pollok have been added to the Match Photos section of the site. You can view these images directly using the link below:-Spartans v Pollok - Match Gallery
On the gallery page, click the link at the foot of the page to view an image in its original size. Many thanks to Phil Johnson and Campbell Skinner for the photos.
Send this to a friend
Saturday’s Game at Preston Athletic
Monday, October 6th, 2008 The kick off has been confirmed at 1pm to ensure a decent crowd before the Scotland vs Norway game Send this to a friend
The morning after…
Sunday, October 5th, 2008
A few sore heads this morning after a great day. Well done to the players, the two Mike’s, Sam, Eric, Walter and Dougie for the on pitch performance and the support from the supporters off the pitch. About 150 Pollok fans made the trip giving a total crowd of 670…better than any SFL3 game yesterday. A special mention also to Colin H for transforming City Park…the playing surface and the surroundings.
One apology - we had 200 programmes for sale but they sold out well before kick off…with 40 disappearing to a programme seller who was going to sell them at Tynecastle before the Hearts game!! Please email grahamteam@aol.com for details on how to order one by mail.
A trip to Annan to look forward. It’s a pity that one of us won’t progress a step closer to the SPL clubs but it will be great to catch up again with a great club run by great people. They started off SFL football fantastically well although they haven’t quite got the breaks in recent weeks.
Before Annan we have a critical league game away to Preston Athletic next Saturday and a big cup game at home to Dalbeattie to look forward to.
Send this to a friend
Spartans 1 Pollok 0
Saturday, October 4th, 2008
Senior side Spartans scored a major victory, not only for themselves but for the East of Scotland League against Pollok. The standard of football was affected by the wintry weather conditions as rain and wind battered the exposed City Park ground. Expectations seemed to favour the junior side however Spartans didn’t just win the tie, over the 180 minutes played they were the better team. Pollok manager Sinnet’s comments in the Evening Times the night before really didn’t come close to reality against a team that had a “stronger” side out than last week.
Spartans changed to a 4-4-2 formation. Hoskins was replaced by Preston in the line up as Fowlie moved to left back, O’Donnell to right back and Archibald moved into the centre.
Nicky Walker had the first clear shot at goal in the 10th minute. He ran passed the Pollok defence and into the box however his weak shot was easily collected by the Junior Keeper.
(more…)
Send this to a friend
Spartans v Pollok - Match On
Saturday, October 4th, 2008 Despite some adverse weather conditions, todays match between Spartans and Pollok is definitely on with a 3pm kickoff. Send this to a friend
The Replay
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 We’re looking for a big Spartans turn out on Saturday for the Scottish Cup replay against Pollok. Pollok expect to bring at least 500 fans through but I’m sure we can match that and re-create that Scottish Cup atmosphere which brings City Park alive. Hutch has been working on the pitch all week…it looks as good as it gets. As part of the build up Mike is going on Talk 107 tomorrow (Friday) just after 9pm to give his thoughts.Apart from Keith McLeod we should have a full squad to choose from although skipper Stewart Fowlie is again doubtful with the same injury which caused his substitution last Saturday. Pollok have a couple of players returning to strengthen their squad. Indeed Jim Sinnet their manager said that could play much better than they did last week, if so we will have to be at our very best. We are sure that they will therefore be very confident, us…well, we will do our very best. It certainly looks like we are underdogs again. Whatever happens we are sure it will be a cracking cup tie…if it’s a draw after 90 minutes it will go to extra time.
Admission is £5/£3 with commemorative programmes for £1 available outside the ground. The gates on Ferry Road and Pilton Drive will both be open.
After the game we have booked the Cellar Bar at Ryans and supporters are very welcome to come along.
Send this to a friend
Cashback for Communities drive - scheme launched at Ainslie Park
Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 Tuesdays Evening News ran a story on the Cashback for Communities Drive which was launched at the Academy yesterday.Ready the full story at both The Evening News and Cashback Scotland websites.
Photos from the launch can be found on the Cashback Scotland website.
Send this to a friend
Spartans Kerr stars in Scotland victory
Monday, September 29th, 2008 Spartans Michelle Kerr starred in Scotland Women’s 6-0 rout of Slovakia at McDiarmid Park on Sunday. Scotland have now qualified for the European Championship Playoff matches for the first time. Send this to a friend
Scottish Cup Photos
Monday, September 29th, 2008 Photos from Saturday’s game against Pollok at Newlandsfield are now available on this website. Many thanks to Campbell Skinner for supplying the photos.View the match gallery for Pollok v Spartans.
Send this to a friend
Important notice for Pollok fans travelling to Edinburgh
Monday, September 29th, 2008 Pollok fans intending to travel to Edinburgh for next Saturday’s Scottish Cup replay should note that the match will be played at City Park and not at Spartans new stadium at Ainslie Park.View a Google map showing the location of City Park.
More information can be found on the ‘Ainslie Park’ page of this site.
Send this to a friend
« Previous Entries